Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) provides practical, hands-on skills for specific trades and industries, playing a vital role in national economies and workforce development - particularly in Malaysia, where it is a cornerstone of industrialization & Vision 2030. TVET is vital for preparing students for the workforce and enhancing their employability, particularly in science, technology, engineering & mathematics (STEM)-related careers. As a management educator, I am aware Malaysian government has invested heavily in TVET, making it one of the most developed TVET systems in Southeast Asia. Despite the fact that substantial efforts have been made to strengthen in Malaysia, there is still more work to be done to address the challenges facing the sector.
It is heartwarming to learn that the primary school of my granddaughter, Ilfi Fatihah binti Mohd Faiz had arranged for educational study visit to Todak Academy Cyberjaya which is a new modern specialized TVET and skills training institution that focuses on digital education, creative media, software development, and esports. I endorsed this educational site visit because unlike traditional TVET colleges that focus sole on manufacturing or mechanical trades, Todak Academy centers its programs around the requirements of the modern digital economy. It offers hands-on credentials including the Malaysian Skills Diploma (Level 4) Digital Education Programs Game Based Learning Esport Programs Todak Apprentice (MLBB) School. It is timely for Ilfi who is a Primary 6 student.
I understand that the future of TVET in Malaysia is undergoing a massive transformation, shifting away from conventional manual trades to become the backbone of Malaysia's high-tech economic roadmap. Driven by the National TVET Policy 2030 and the roll-out of the upcoming TVET 2.0 framework (2026-2035), the ecosystem is being modernized ro secure high-growth, high-income careers for the next generation. The government has significantly ramped up capital investment in skills training, allocating RM8 billion for TVET under Budget 2027 & BAKAT MADANI initiative.
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